View Of Family Game Walkthrough Better (2025)

Abstract Family game walkthroughs—guided, structured playthroughs designed for players of different ages and skill levels—are an increasingly important tool for enhancing cooperative play, scaffolding learning, and preserving social bonds around video games and tabletop games. This paper examines current practices in family game walkthrough design, identifies limitations in accessibility, narrative alignment, and engagement, and proposes a set of design principles and a practical walkthrough framework that better serves mixed-age family audiences. We demonstrate how these principles can improve comprehension, encourage shared decision-making, and extend replay value.